Campaign 16E-003

Affected helmets may not adequately protect a user in the event of a crash

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Defect summary

GMAX Helmet LLC (GMAX) is recalling certain GM78 Fullface helmets, size medium, manufactured between March 2012 and April 2014. The affected helmets may not adequately protect a user in the event of a crash. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

Consequence

An individuals head may not be fully protected when wearing this helmet, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

GMAX will notify dealers and customers will be offered to either exchange their helmet for any GMAX helmet or receive a full refund. The recall began on March 11, 2016. Owners may contact GMAX customer service at 1-208-376-8400.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 16E003000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Vehicles covered by campaign 16E-003
MakeModelModel years
GmaxGM78 Full Face MediumYear not stated
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.